10 Surprising Morning Delights from Around the World

Zee Media Bureau
Dec 04, 2023

Changua in Colombia

Changua, a Colombian milky soup, is a weekend breakfast tradition known for its warmth, featuring eggs, day-old bread, and topped with green onions and parsley.

Ful medames in Egypt

This fava bean stew, discovered in pharaonic tombs, is prepared with tahini or, as in the Lebanese version, with cumin and garlic.

Miso soup, rice and grilled fish in Japan

Opt for a nutrient-rich Japanese breakfast over sugary cereals, featuring steamed rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and various sides.

Rice and banchan in Korea

Banchan, Korean rice side dishes, include a mix of leftovers and freshly made items like potato stir-fry and green-onion eggs, often featuring meat, vegetables, and soup.

Youtiao in China

"Deep-fried ghosts," a breakfast treat resembling doughnuts, originated as a protest during the Song dynasty, often served with soy milk and porridge.

Appam in South Asia

Indulge in a bowl-shaped breakfast delicacy made with rice flour and coconut milk, commonly enjoyed with curries and chutneys.

Vegemite on toast in Australia

In Australia, the popular toast topping is Vegemite, created in 1922 as a vitamin B-rich spread with leftover brewers' yeast extract, vegetable additives, and spices.

Popara in Bulgaria

This oatmeal-like dish utilizes day-old bread, milk, and a delightful mix of cheese or clotted cream, butter, and sugar for a delicious and filling option.

Gallo pinto in Costa Rica

Gallo pinto, a cherished Costa Rican breakfast dish of beans and rice.

Genfo in Ethiopia

Genfo, a breakfast porridge, is crafted by thickening dry-roasted barley flour in boiling water, creating a well in the center for clarified butter and spices.

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